Jason Plotkin
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Jason Plotkin is the CEO and Managing Attorney of Pinder Plotkin Legal Team, a Maryland personal injury and workers' compensation firm established in 2002. True to its trademarked motto "Hardworking Attorneys for Hardworking People," the firm handles car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare, and dog bite cases, workers' compensation, and wrongful death claims throughout Maryland.
Born and raised in Baltimore, Jason began his career representing corporate clients before investigating financial crimes — work that sharpened his analytical and advocacy skills. His own experience surviving two serious car accidents and a dog bite gives him firsthand understanding of the physical, emotional, and financial toll injuries impose — a perspective that shapes how the Pinder Plotkin Legal Team approaches every case.
Jason earned his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law (2006), his M.B.A. from the University of Baltimore (2000), and his B.S. in Marketing from the University of Baltimore (1999), all with honors. He previously taught Business Law at Howard Community College and served as a judicial extern in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
A lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum — a distinction held by fewer than one percent of U.S. attorneys — Jason has been selected to Super Lawyers from 2020 through 2026. Honors include the Clio Legal Impact Award (2021), and the Daily Record's VIP List – Successful Before 40. The Pinder Plotkin Legal Team recovers millions of dollars for injured Marylanders each year and is recognized for vigorous advocacy against insurance misconduct.
Jason has authored consumer legal guides including "Crash Course: To Recovery and Beyond" and "The Role of a Chiropractor in Treating Auto Accident Injuries," a number-one Amazon new release in personal injury law. A committed community advocate, he dedicates more than 25 percent of his time to service and mentorship — including free wills for Maryland First Responders.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Free Consultation
- Maryland
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Syracuse University College of Law
- J.D. (2006) | Law
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- University of Baltimore
- MBA (2000) | Business
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- University of Baltimore
- B.S. (1999) | Marketing
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- Legal Impact Award
- Clio
- A new award for 2021, the Legal Impact Award was opened to public voting, and it’s easy to see why they chose this firm. In the midst of the pandemic, Pinder Plotkin Legal Team partnered with local first responders to offer free will services, providing invaluable legal services to a community that desperately needed them. We’re proud to present Pinder Plotkin Legal Team with the 2021 Reisman Award for Legal Impact.
- Daily Record VIP List - Successful Under 40
- Daily Record
- Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum. LLC
- Maryland Association For Justice
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- Maryland State Bar
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Personal Injury
- Q: How do you (Jason Plotkin) estimate the value of a personal injury claim?
- A: Valuing a personal injury claim means analyzing economic and non-economic damages — medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, and psychological harm including PTSD. At Pinder Plotkin Legal Team, we serve injured clients across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Howard County, and Harford County, and we understand how Maryland courts evaluate these damages. Having personally survived serious injuries, I know numbers alone don't capture a client's full suffering. We consult medical and financial experts to ensure every dollar of loss is documented and presented compellingly — maximizing recovery for every client we serve.
- Q: Do you (Jason Plotkin) work on a contingency fee basis, and how is the contingency fee calculated?
- A: Yes. At Pinder Plotkin Legal Team, we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we win your case. Our fee is calculated as a percentage of the total recovery — discussed transparently during your free consultation at our Baltimore, Laurel, or Bel Air offices and formalized in a written agreement before we begin. This model ensures that injured Marylanders across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Howard County, and Harford County have access to aggressive, high-quality legal representation regardless of their financial situation. As Hardworking Attorneys for Hardworking People, we are invested in your outcome from day one — because when you win, we win.
- Q: How long have you (Jason Plotkin) been practicing personal injury law?
- A: I have been practicing law for two decades. Since Pinder Plotkin Legal Team was established in 2002, we have dedicated our practice to fighting for injured clients across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Howard County, Harford County, and throughout Maryland. Our offices in Baltimore, Laurel, and Bel Air position us to serve injured Marylanders from the heart of Baltimore City to the suburbs of Prince George's County and beyond. That depth of experience means our team understands how insurance companies operate, how to build compelling cases, and how to maximize results. At Pinder Plotkin Legal Team, we recover millions of dollars for injured clients each year — a track record built on more than 20 years of Maryland
Workers' Compensation
- Q: What’s the most important advice that you (Jason Plotkin) would give someone who has just been injured on the job, other than to hire a lawyer?
- A: Report your injury to your employer immediately and seek medical attention right away. In Maryland, delays in reporting can jeopardize your entire claim. Document everything — photographs, witness names, and all medical visits. Do not let your employer direct you exclusively to their preferred doctor without understanding your rights. At Pinder Plotkin Legal Team, we serve injured workers across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Howard County, and Harford County. Having survived serious injuries myself, I know how disorienting this moment feels. We are Hardworking Attorneys for Hardworking People — and we are here to protect you.
- Q: What are some of your (Jason Plotkin) best results in workers’ compensation claims?
- A: At Pinder Plotkin Legal Team, we have secured significant settlements and awards for injured workers across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Howard County, and Harford County. Our most meaningful results come from cases where insurers undervalued serious injuries — and we fought back. Having personally experienced the impact of serious injuries, I understand what is truly at stake beyond the numbers, including lost wages, long-term medical care, and PTSD. We recover millions for injured Marylanders each year because we treat every workers' compensation claim with the same relentless commitment as any major litigation.
- Q: Can you (Jason Plotkin) handle personal injury claims against third parties based on work injuries?
- A: Yes — and this is one of the most overlooked opportunities in workers' compensation cases. Workers' comp does not provide pain and suffering or other non-economic damages. However, when a third party — such as a negligent driver, equipment manufacturer, or property owner — contributes to a workplace injury, a separate personal injury lawsuit can recover those damages. At Pinder Plotkin Legal Team, we routinely identify these dual-recovery opportunities for injured workers across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Howard County, and Harford County. This approach can dramatically increase total compensation — and our clients deserve every dollar Maryland law allows. Jason has trained chiropractors to spot these cases.
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- Auto Accident 101: What to Do After a Car Accident, Educational Talk Series, Zoom
- Chinese American Parent Association of Howard County
- Auto Injury Litigation: The Ultimate Guide, NBI CLE Course, Maryland
- National Business Institute
- Human-Centered Lawyering: How Empathy Creates Clients for Life, Advice from Award-Winning Law Firms: How to Make an Impact, Zoom
- Clio
- Auto Accident 101: From Impact to Verdict, Webinar Series, Zoom
- APTA Maryland (American Physical Therapy Association)
- The presentation walked through the life of an auto accident case from a legal perspective using a case example. We will include topics such as PIP, lost wages (need for proper documentation) and expert testimony.
- Workers' Comp 101: Translating the system, Webinar Series, Zoom
- APTA Maryland (American Physical Therapy Association)
- The presentation provided an overview of the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission and claim process and explain (translate) some of the acronyms and verbiage in plain English.
Jason Plotkin’s Story: Surviving a Major Car Accident
Maryland personal injury attorney Jason Plotkin, CEO of Pinder Plotkin Legal Team, shares his firsthand experience surviving two serious car accidents — including surgery, multiple insurance companies, and the long road to recovery. As an injury victim himself, Jason understands what clients across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Howard County, and Harford County truly face. Hardworking Attorneys for Hardworking People. Offices in Baltimore, Laurel and Bel Air.
Jason Plotkin | 2021 Reisman Award Winner for Legal Impact
Maryland personal injury attorney Jason Plotkin, CEO of Pinder Plotkin Legal Team in Baltimore, shares why giving back is not just a professional responsibility — it is a personal one. From his roots in a first responder family to launching a free will program for all Maryland first responders during the pandemic, Jason leads by example. Serving Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Howard County, and Harford County. Hardworking Attorneys for Hardworking People.
